Oris M. Hippensteel, 77, North Manchester, and Saint Ignace, Mich. passed way at 12:41 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Her life began on April 30, 1941, in Stephenson, Mich., where she was born to Harold and Ethel (Parrett) Hayward.

After graduating from LaSalle High School in 1959, she was convinced by a few vacationers in her Michigan home, to attend Manchester College. Leaving home, she arrived at the door step of Manchester College with a suite case in one hand and $20 in the other. It was at Manchester College, that Oris met Robert Hippensteel. The two sat by each other in several classes and the rest is history. She went on to graduate from Manchester College in 1963 and later from Saint Francis University with a Master’s degree.

On June 23, 1962 Oris Hayward married Robert Hippensteel. During their 56 years of faithful marriage together, they enjoyed going on cruises, traveling to different countries and their time in their summer home in Saint Ignace. She was fascinated by historical places and buildings. She both enjoyed and respected history. Their marriage was not only full of love, but also, they were faithful to the Lord. At night they would pray the Lord’s Prayer together. They were members of Manchester Church of the Brethren.

Impacting young minds and hearts, she retired in 2006 from a 40-year teaching career. Spreading kindness and always full of positivity, one of her greatest passions was helping those less fortunate or who she felt had been left behind. From the countless stories from former students, she was one that wanted to see people successful in life and she often helped them to become successful. She was an advocate for Women’s Rights.

Oris Hippensteel will be remembered by her husband Robert Hippensteel, North Manchester; four sons: Scott (Karla Rodriguez) Hippensteel, Austin, Texas; Kerry (Christopher Runyan) Hippensteel, Aaron (Stacey) Hippensteel, Seth (Elizabeth) Hippensteel, all of North Manchester; and three grandchildren Katlyn, Bryce, Luke, and Kayla Hippensteel.

Family and friends may call from 2-6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 17, at Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley Street, North Manchester. A celebration of life service will begin at the conclusion of the visitation. Burial will be held at Gros Cap Cemetery, Saint Ignace, Mich. Pastor Kurt Borgmann will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, for those who wish to honor the memory of Oris M. Hippensteel, memorial contributions may be made to Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley Street, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Gros Cap Church Preservation Fund, c/o Moran Township, PO Box 364, Saint Ignace, MI 49781.

Helen H. Farringer, 91, North Manchester, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

She was born at Darke County, Ohio on Sept. 24, 1927, to Ralph B. and Mary (DeHoff) Halladay. Graduating from Greenville, Ohio High School in 1944 and Manchester College in 1948, she was a homemaker and for two years taught Home Economics while managing the school cafeteria at Franklin (Ohio) High School.

Later she was a billing clerk for Sears-Roebuck in Chicago, Ill. and after moving to North Manchester, she was an expert housekeeper for Timbercrest Senior Living Community. A member of Manchester Church of the Brethren, she taught Sunday School and was active in the College Woman’s Club.

She was an active and skilled hostess for many events. The Farringer’s pursued family history and genealogy. Starting from some cartons of accumulated family papers, they made visits to many libraries, courthouses, museums, cemeteries and other family history sites. Their Family Tree Maker database now includes some 9,400 names dating back as far as 1450 AD.

Helen and Dwight Farringer were married on Aug. 29, 1950, in the Poplar Grove Church of the Brethren, Greenville, Ohio. He survives at North Manchester. Also surviving are their three children, Susan (William) Widick, Evansville; Steve (Denise) Farringer, Columbia City; Bruce (Chris) Farringer, Reno, Nev. A brother, Robert Halladay, Ashland, Ky. and a sister Esther DeLand, Chiefland, Fla. Also cherishing the memory of Helen Farringer are five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

A memorial service for Helen H. Farringer will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, in Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester. Pastor Karen Eberly and Chaplain Laura Stone will officiate. Visiting with the family will follow the service.  Burial will be in the Manchester Church of the Brethren Memorial Gardens. For those who wish to honor the memory of Helen Farringer, memorial contributions may be made to Manchester University, 604 E. College Ave., North Manchester, IN 46962

The Farringer family has entrusted McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, IN with final arrangements.

Bernice Keppler, 107, North Manchester, passed away at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Feb. 25, 2019. She was the oldest resident at Timbercrest Senior Living Community. Bernice was born in Disko, Dec. 7, 1911, the fourth of seven children of Melvin F. Miller and Nettie Edith (Tully) Miller.

In 1929, she graduated from Sidney High School, Sidney. She faithfully attended the annual Sidney Alumni Reunion, usually being the oldest alumni in attendance.

She married Hobart L. Keppler on Aug. 19, 1945, in the Eel River Church of the Brethren. Hobart was an auditor for the I.R.S. She worked at the Heckman Bindery in North Manchester from 1939-1952. Then she and her husband moved to Indianapolis where she was a receptionist and secretary to the Deputy Commissioner of Revenue for 9 years. She worked at Monarch Buick as a secretary, and from 1962-1970 she was secretary to the Vice President of Morris Plan, an Indianapolis Bank. Bernice and her husband retired in 1970. They moved to Timbercrest in 1988. They were married almost 50 years before he passed away on June 4, 1995.

She was a lifelong member of the Eel River Church of the Brethren where for many years she was a chorister. She loved flowers and gardening, reading, crossword puzzles, her pet dogs, and was an accomplished quilter. She and her husband did a lot of bowling and each belonged to 3 different bowling leagues. She loved to play pool and was still participating in pool tournaments at Timbercrest when she was 100. An avid Chicago Cubs fan, she attended a game at Wrigley field at age 90. Spending time with family was always a joy for Bernice, and she retained her remarkable memory full of so many life experiences.

On Aug. 24 2017, she received an award as Honorary Secretary of State from the Indiana Secretary of State for her long voting record and being the oldest registered voter in Wabash County. She read her newspaper from cover to cover and kept up to date on current events.

She is survived by her brother, Rev. Byron Miller, North Manchester; four nieces, three nephews, and many great and great great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers, Delbert, James, Loren and Kenneth Miller, and infant sister.

Family and friends may call from 1-2 p.m., March 3,  where there will be viewing at the Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester. The memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. March 3, at Timbercrest Chapel. Pastor Roger Eberly and Timbercrest Chaplain, Laura Stone, will officiate. Burial will be in the Ulrey Memorial Cemetery following the memorial service.

Charitable donations may be made to the Eel River Community Church of the Brethren, 2570 St. Road 14, Silver Lake, IN 46982 and Timbercrest Charitable Assistance Fund, P.O. Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962. Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary

Mary Lee Lambert, North Manchester, formally living on Big Tippy Lake for 21 years, passed away Feb. 27, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Wabash, Jan. 17, 1942, to Lowell “Hap” and Mary Kathryn (Coon) Hoover, Mary was one of six kids.

Her heart for people showed through her acts of compassion while she was an LPN at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne for two years and then home healthcare nurse in Pittsburgh, Penn. Once returning to Indiana, she was a nurse at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse and Warsaw. Her passion was taking care of her family and friends. She loved to bake and share her creations with everyone. She also found the time to sew, knit, weave, and craft. She was married in Servia, to Ronald Lambert on Oct. 9, 1965.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Lambert, North Manchester; one daughter, Kristina (Jim) Fox, Walden, N.Y.; one son, Michael Lambert, Pittsburgh, Penn.; three brothers: Stanley (Bonnie) Hoover, Sebring, Fla.; Lowell (Susan) Hoover, Bloomington; and Arden J (Maria Christina) Hoover, Fort Wayne; one sister, Lynn Ann Gusick, Lehighton, Penn.; four grandchildren: Jennifer and Joseph Fox, and Ashley and Nathan Lambert; and one great grandchild, Aubrey Diaz. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Kathryn Lambert who passed away in 2014, and one brother Donald Hoover.

Friends and family may call from 3-6 p.m., Friday, March 8, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. A celebration of life will be held at the conclusion of calling. Burial will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery at a later date.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Mary, memorial contributions may be made to the Timbercrest Charitable Assistance Fund, P.O. Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962 or the Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Richard “Rick” Applegate, 63, North Manchester, passed away Feb. 27, 2019, in Fort Wayne, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. On Oct. 3, 1955, he was born to David E. and Betty J. (King) Applegate in Wabash.

He was a member at the Loyal Order of Moose #1518 and the Sons of the American Legion Post #286 both of North Manchester. He enjoyed watching NASCAR especially Jeff Gordon and Chase Elliott. Being a lover of the outdoors, he played corn hole and went camping. Most of all, he loved spending time with friends, family, and his grandkids.

Rick Applegate will be remembered by his companion of 33 years, Kay Aughinbaugh, North Manchester; one son, Rick (Annette) Applegate, Birdseye; two daughters Kara (Damien) Shepherd, North Manchester; and Chanda Applegate, Fort Wayne; four brothers: Michael E. Applegate, Springfield, Ohio; David (Rosemary) W. Applegate, Laketon; Robert L. Applegate, North Manchester; and David E. Bolin, Silver Springs, Fla.; two sisters: Belinda Rose Klemann, Panama City Beach, Fla.; and Debbie J. (Richard) Brooks, Panama City Beach, Fla.; and four grandchildren: Olivia and Ethan Applegate and Kody, Harper, and Klayton Shepherd. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Diane Applegate.

Friends and family may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, March 2, at the North Manchester Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut Street, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Servia.

Although flowers are welcome, a love offering for the family to help with final expenses may be made to McKee Mortuary.

William (Pappy) Lorrison Jr, 83, North Manchester, was born July 1, 1935, to Lena (Wright) and William Lorrison Sr. and passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

He leaves behind two daughters: Penny Simmons and Robin (Rod) Emmons; significant other, Kay Lorrison; and surviving sisters, Joyce Norrick and Shannon Tate.

He was preceded in death by five siblings: Bob Lorrison, Aretta Pierce, Glady Evans, Betty Vantlin, and Peggy Hemry. 

He will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving father, avid fisherman, crafty carpenter, humorist, proud patriot and US Army veteran.

He was a lifetime member of the American Legion. A memorial will be planned at a later time. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local animal shelter as he enjoyed all of the love and joy that pets bring into our lives. 

Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw is in charge of arrangements. 

Tom D. Baker, 79, North Manchester, passed away March 11, 2019. On Dec. 20, 1939, he was born in Wabash County, to Richard and Marcella “Sally” Nichols (Baker).

Hehad an innovative spirit and enjoyed bringing new ideas to life. He was an artist, designer, and master craftsman. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his kids and grandkids.

He will be dearly missed by his son, Michael (Debra) Baker, Delphi; his daughter Amy (Derek) Calvin, Noblesville; one brother, Jack (Carolyn) Baker, Knox; three grandchildren Grant Baker, Zach Baker, and Nash Calvin. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lawrence Baker.

Friends and family may call from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., March 16, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. A memorial service will be held at the conclusion of calling. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Servia.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Tom Baker, memorial contributions may be made to Congregational Christian Church, 310 North Walnut Street, North Manchester, IN 46962.

Katie Cattron, 20, North Manchester, passed at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2019, at her home.

Born at Wabash, April 16, 1998, she was a daughter of Michael and Jennie (Rayburn) Cattron. They survive at North Manchester.

She was a part of the Rise Program at Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School and was set to graduate this year.

Always happy and smiling, she loved Disney movies, music, dancing, boating and jet skiing. She was the life of gatherings and enjoyed being with family.

She is survived by her parents, a sister, Molly Cattron, North Manchester; paternal grandmother, Christine Cattron, North Manchester; paternal great grandmother, Lova Ward, North Manhchester; aunts: Candy (Dean) Cheatham, Carmel; Lucy (Jim) Macy, Fort Wayne; an uncle, Fred (Erica) Rayburn, Fort Wayne; and several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, William “Bill” Cattron and her maternal grandparents Fred & Margaret Rayburn and an aunt Laura (Merle) Bucher.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 17, from McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester.  Friends and family may call on Sunday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at McKee Mortuary. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley Street, North Manchester.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Katie Cattron, contributions may be made in her name to Daniel’s Place c/o Wabash County Community Foundation, 105 W. Second Street, Suite 100, North Manchester, IN 46962

Evelyn M. Hensley, 79, North Manchester, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2019.

She was one of 13 children born to Oscar S. and Florence M. (Helser) Barton on Sept. 23, 1939, in Warsaw. On May 21, 1957, she married William R. Hensley. He later passed away on Jan. 10, 1987.

She was a woman with an enormous heart who would help anyone at any time and had an open door policy. She enjoyed shopping, word searches and spending time with her church family. She especially enjoyed every minute with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her faith in the Lord was one that was never shaken.

She will be remembered by her sons: William R. Hensley, Jr., North Manchester; Kenneth E. Hensley, North Manchester; Paul A. Hensley, North Manchester; and Ronald (Angie) Hensley, North Webster; two daughters: Pam Simmons, North Manchester; and Rhonda Allen, Silver Lake; a sister: Shirley Winkler, North Manchester; 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter, six brothers, and five sisters.

Friends and family may call from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the Christian Fellowship Church, 1002 E. SR 114, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of the calling. Pastor Jacob Good will officiate and burial will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley St., North Manchester, IN 46962.

Trula Faye Callahan, 86, of Sandy Beach, died at 4:42 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2019, in her home.  She was born Sept. 27, 1932, in North Manchester, to Clarence Penrod and Pluma Naomi (Keister) Penrod Brandenburg.

She graduated from Chester High School in North Manchester in 1950. She married Harvey Raymond Callahan in North Manchester on Nov. 24, 1954. He died Oct. 1, 1996. She had worked at Controls and retired from Heckman Bindery after 12 years, both in North Manchester. She was a life-member of North Manchester United Methodist Church and the church circle. Trula enjoyed gardening, puzzles, bird watching, and especially spending time with her family.

She is survived by four children: Dawn (Mike Hamilton) Callahan of Bloomington, Vaughn (Peggy) Callahan of Huntington, Chad (Teresa) Callahan of Denison, Texas and Brad (Delma) Callahan of North Manchester; eight grandchildren, Brandy (Dan) Smallwood, April (Chris) Stewart, Josh (Stephanie) Cripe, Sara (James) Hoyt, Pat (Alicia) Cripe, Jeremy (Melisa) Callahan, Greg Callahan and Brad Callahan, Jr.; 27 great-grandchildren, two sisters: Lulubelle Clapp of Gridley, Calif. and Rachel (Randall) Webb of North Manchester; and her brother, Ralph (Linda) Penrod of Pierceton. She was also preceded in death by her infant son, Shawn Callahan, three brothers, and one sister.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 10 at the North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 E. 2nd St., North Manchester with Pastor Mark Eastway officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Servia. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester.

Preferred memorial is North Manchester United Methodist Church or Parkview Wabash Home Healthcare and Hospice.

Wanda L. “Chic” Teagle, 77, Kokomo, passed away April 15, 2019, at 12:50 a.m. at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

She was born on April 21, 1941, at home on Lincoln River in Magoffin County, Ky. to Joe and Betty (Hale) Bradley. On Sept. 10, 1996, she married Lowell K. Teagle. Once Mr. Teagle retired, they enjoyed traveling together.

She will be remembered by her husband; her daughter Lisa (Stephen) Turley, North Manchester; six brothers: Phil (Avadean) Bradley, Claypool; Doug (Bernie) Bradley, North Manchester; Gordon (Norma) Bradley, Warsaw; Carlos Bradley, Syracuse; Joe D. (Kelly) Bradley, Warsaw; Ralph (Peggy) Bradley, Huntington; three sisters Betty Jo (Curtis) Robinson, Florida; Sharlon (Danny) Castle, North Manchester; Patricia (Ray) Cumberland, Silver Lake; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Friends and family may call from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, April 19, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, County Road 300 East and County Road 1000 North, Servia.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Wanda, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

Ermah E. Sparks, 68, North Manchester, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.

Daughter of William A. and Gladys M. (Walker) Strasser, Ermah was born on June 15, 1950, in Wabash.

For many years, Ermah worked as a CNA for various nursing homes in Wabash County, Indiana, Michigan and California. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ermah was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 286, Women of the Moose Chapter No. 866, both of North Manchester and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 549, Wabash.

Her loving memory will be remembered by her two sons, Bill (Angie Ring) Strasser, North Manchester and George (Laura) Sparks, Silver Lake; one daughter, Tonnie (Terry) Evans, Wabash; two sisters, Barbara Jean Miller, Wabash and Shari (Harold) Becker, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Ermah was preceded in death by her parents and brother John Strasser.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Moose Family Center, 207 E.Main St., North Manchester at a later date. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Ermah E. Sparks, memorial contributions may be made to Moose Family Center, 207 E. Main St., North Manchester, IN 46962.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary

Evelyn Louise Williams, 100, North Manchester, died at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center.

She was born Dec. 6, 1918, at Wabash County, to Carl R. and Neva (Shaffer) Foster. She graduated from Chester High School and later met Dale Williams on a blind date arranged by her mother.

They were married Oct. 14, 1939.  Sharing nearly 66 years together, they travel much of the United States and Canada and joined tour groups to Europe and Russia. He passed away May 4, 2005.

She was employed at the former Indiana Lawrence Bank & Trust Co. as a secretary in bookkeeping and as a benefits officer. She retired in 1985 after 24 years of service. She enjoyed sewing and in her later years found much enjoyment in reading. She was a member of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority and the Manchester Church of the Brethren.

Surviving Louise Williams are two daughters: Joy (William) Beeler, Madeira Beach, Fla. and Julie Yeater, Indianapolis.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son-in-law David Yeater and a brother John Foster.

Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 11, in Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester. Pastor Karen Eberly will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester. Friends may visit with the family at Timbercrest Chapel from 10-11 a.m., Saturday, May 19.

Final arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Evelyn Louise Williams, memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Charitable Assistance Fund, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962

Angeline “Ann” L. Yarian within 28 days of 100 years old, passed away peacefully May 3, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw with her grandchildren by her side.

She was born May 31, 1919, the daughter of Floyd F. and Edith Burnworth Walters at North Manchester. She was a graduate of Wabash High School in 1937 and a graduate of Manchester College in 1941. After graduating from college, she took a teaching job at Tippecanoe. Her major was Commerce, but also taught English, Latin, and Math. “Once a teacher always a teacher.”

She taught for five years and received her Teaching Life License. She quit teaching to help her husband in his General Store, like our Mini Marts of today on the corner of downtown Bourbon. She continued to operate the store with her son Randy after the passing of husband until 1986 when the building was sold. In her past time she enjoyed gardening, planting daffodils, reading newspapers and most of all her grandchildren and friends. Her generation helped to invent and develop the technology of today. She loved her granddaughters to post on Facebook so she could stay connected with her family from afar.

On June 29, 1943 she became the bride of Claude E. “Murph” Yarian who tragically passed away March 6, 1979. She and her husband operated Murph’s Newsstand (a favorite place) in Bourbon.

She also leaves behind her grandchildren: Michelle and Dean Ousley of Bourbon; Patricia and Brandon Gall of Milford; Crystal and Sam Wallington of Wellman, Iowa; Matt and Kelly Neff of Bourbon; Adam Neff of Bourbon; Amber Neff and Todd Crawley of Elkhart; and Smanatha Neff of Bourbon; and 20 great-grandchildren. Other survivors include her sister Ruth Esther Vawter of Indianapolis; daughters-in-law: Kathy Wilson of Etna Green; and Jane and Cliff McVicker of Culver. Nieces and nephews: Cynthia and Colen Holland of Gainsville, Fla.; Sharon and Bob Allman of Summerfield, Fla.; and Terry Trexler of Ocala, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sons Randy (Oct. 27, 1994) and Edward  (March 16, 2014) two sisters: Donna June Trexler and Janet Walters and brother Robert Walters.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, May 11, in Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home 115 S. Main St. Bourbon, IN 46504. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., in the funeral home with pastor Ben Poole and Britt Myers officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery Bourbon.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home to help assist with final expenses.

Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is privileged to be entrusted in caring for the Yarian family.

Dennis D. Young, 67, North Manchester, passed in his home at 5:54 a.m., May 9, 2019. Born on Jan. 23, 1952, in Warsaw, he was one of seven children born to Donald S. and Deloris J. (Whittenberger) Young.

After graduating from Manchester High in 1970, he married the love of his life Debra “Debbie” Reed on Sept. 4, 1970. The two were married for 48 years. Soon after getting married, he went to work for DePuy. He began his 45 year career in shipping and moved his way up the company ladder to Business Unit Manager and also served as Union President throughout his time with DePuy. Working was not his life however, he enjoyed time with his wife and children. From coaching his children’s’ baseball, softball and basketball teams to supporting each child with their interest, Dennis loved being a father and husband.

Mr. Young greatly relished life after retirement. It gave him more time to do yard work, mushroom hunting, gardening, going to auctions, fishing and supporting the North Manchester Historical Society. Over the last four years, the Youngs enjoyed traveling to Florida during the winters. He also liked to watch the LA Dodgers, Indiana University sporting teams and the Chicago Bears. Dennis could be described as such a kind, jolly, endearing man, who always welcomed others and made them feel like they were family.

The loving memory of Dennis D. Young will be cherished by his wife, Debra “Debbie” Young, North Manchester; one son, Gary (Alexis) Young, North Manchester; three daughters, Amy (Dave) Mort, Sidney; Kristy (Jeff) Hooker, Tippecanoe; and Wendy Isbell, North Manchester; two brothers, Allen Young, Akron; and Randy (Kristi) Young, North Manchester; two sisters, Marcia Kline, Disko, and Martha (Gene) Shepherd, Warsaw; eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Larry Young; one sister, Karen Chandler; and one granddaughter, Amber Love, who passed away in 2000.

Family and friends may call from 4-8 p.m., Monday, May 13, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, at McKee Mortuary. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley Street, North Manchester.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Dennis D. Young, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38101 or Riley Children’s Hospital, 30 South Meridian St. Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

Loma Ilene Reed, 92, South Whitley, died peacefully at her home at 11 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

She was born July 29, 1926, in Dekalb County, a daughter of the late William Albert and Minnie (Sponhauer) Musser. Her formative years were spent in Auburn where she graduated from Auburn High School in 1944.

On Aug. 30, 1947, she was united in marriage to Richard V. “RV” Reed. They made their first home in West Lafayette as her husband completed his degree at Purdue University. They then moved to Pierceton and in 1994, South Whitley. Mr. Reed died March 9, 2011.

She was a full-time homemaker raising the couple’s children. She enjoyed painting landscapes with water colors and oils. She was an accomplished quilter making quilts for graduations and for the births of her grandchildren. She would also knit, making gifts for her family and friends.

She is survived by three sons, Barry (Elaine) Reed, Chapin, S.C.; Steve (Carol) Reed, South Whitley; Nelson Reed, South Whitley; three daughters, Jo Ellen (Monte) Wilkinson, Larwill; Teresa Gable, North Manchester; Jill (Harold Wagnor) Reed, Cartersville, Ga.; 21 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; a sister, Donna (Frank) Franze, Auburn and a brother, Larry (Barbara) Musser, of New Mexico.

Additionally, she was preceded in death by a son, Brian Reed; a son-in-law, Jeff Gable; a great-granddaughter, Arianna Melendez; a sister, Norma Wolfe and a brother, LeVon Musser.

The funeral service is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley. Burial is at the South Whitley Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials in Loma’s honor are to One Community – South Whitley.

Robert Murray Penn, age 86, Sebring, Fla., passed away Friday, May 31, 2019.  He was born May 21, 1933 in North Manchester, Indiana to Murray and Ethel (Metzger) Penn.  He attended from North Manchester High School.

Robert was the owner and operator of a dairy distribution business for 20 years and also continued to pursue his realtors and toastmasters license. His community involvement was being a devoted lifetime member for the American Legion Post 29 in Warsaw.

He continued to achieve his professional accomplishments by being the owner of his Penn’s Distribution Company, a realtor for 20 years, a salesman for several companies, a supervisor at Ramsey News, supervisor in charge of the warehouse department in Indiana and worked in the Paint and Dairy department at Walmart for 14 years.

His military services were being staff sergeant in the medical unit and also a Cook in the U.S. Army while stationed in Germany for four years. While stationed in Germany, he also enrolled in a culinary school and enjoyed cooking.

When he was asked what he is most proud of, he replied “I’m proud of my family and the accomplishments I’ve made throughout my business ventures doing my best.”

His favorite pastimes include, but are not limited to, spending time with his wife, Ann, listening to the old time good music, and reminiscing on those days when traveling around the United States and still having Ann by his side.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years: Anna Penn; sons: Robert Michael Penn; Jeffrey Penn; sister: Virginia Hopkins; and six grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his son, Rod Penn.

Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 4001 Sebring Parkway Sebring, FL 33870

Ansel E. Lahr, 76, North Manchester, passed away at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester on June 5, 2019, at 7:55 a.m. The son of Ervin F. and Ruth J. (Lassiter) Lahr, he was born June 13, 1942, in Huntington County.

He retired from Heckman Bindery at North Manchester after 49 years of service. He attended Bippus School, graduated from Clear Creek High School and was an avid basketball fan. He was a member of North Manchester Missionary Church.

The loving memory of Ansel Lahr will be carried on by his brother: Cleaman F. Lahr of Huntington County; one sister: Iona Keuneke, Saint Marys, Ohio; three nieces, two nephews; and his church family. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Galen L. Lahr who passed away on June 1, 2010.

Family and friends may call on Saturday, June 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester.. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling at McKee Mortuary. Pastor Ken Sistrunk will officiate. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, County Road 300 East & Country Road 1000 North, Servia, Indiana.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Ansel Lahr, memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.

Dean Duane Abbott, 74, North Manchester, passed away in his residence with his family by his side at 6:15 p.m. on June 11, 2019. One of four children born to Glenn R. and Elizabeth (Price) Abbott, Dean was born on Dec. 17, 1944, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was the first person and part of the first class to graduate from Northfield High School in 1963. On June 5, 1970 Dean married his best friend Carol Reust. The two were married for 49 wonderful years. He was a man of many talents, interests and had an entrepreneurship spirit. Over his lifetime, he owned a construction and carpentry company and also owned a hardware, bait and tackle shop in Michigan. He had a special talent when it came to building and doing carpentry work. He helped complete many people’s homes but his greatest achievement was the building of his own home. He worked hard to provide for his family which meant the world to him, especially his grandchildren. When he wasn’t building, tinkering or taking care of his property, he enjoyed bird watching, woodworking, watching IU Basketball and classic cars, but he enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren the most. While living in Michigan, he belonged to various car clubs. He also enjoyed attending St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church with his wife.

The loving memory of Dean Duane Abbott will be carried on by his wife, Carol Abbott, North Manchester; one son, Robert (Karen) Abbott, Tampa, Fla.; four daughters: Sherrie (Thomas) Spann, Deanna (Brian) Niccum, Kristie (Chris) Miller, all of North Manchester; and Tracy (Josh Meyers) Walters, Fort Wayne; two brothers, Carl (Rachel) Abbott, South Whitley and Randall Abbott, Urbana; one sister, Glenda (Rick) Armstrong, Fort Wayne; fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ronald Abbott who passed away on July 6, 2010.

Family and friends may call from 2-7 p.m., Friday, June 14, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 15, at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 1203 State Road 114 East, North Manchester. Father Andrew Curry will officiate and burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley Street, North Manchester.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Dean Duane Abbott, memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 3505 East Frontage Road #45, Tampa, FL 33607.